Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

IndiGo, currently India’s largest airline in terms of fleet size and passengers carried, is to broaden its international footprint further by expanding operations to seven new overseas destinations by the end of March 2025, according to the carrier’s CEO Pieter Elbers. The announcement comes in the same week that the airline opens reservations for its highly anticipated business class product which will begin flying later in 2024 and launches a loyalty scheme for the first time.

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Airlines Airline 254

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Recently, Simple Flying was honored to interview at Seafair the current Blue Angel #6, Thomas Franz Zimmerman, to discuss the magic of the Blue Angel solos making merges, as photographed above, equally safe and thrilling. As Blue Angel #6 shared, its a matter of airspeed, altitude, and a stopwatch.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

A Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Rome was forced to make a precautionary return to its point of departure following a lightning strike after takeoff. The flight operating as flight number DL112 and flown by an Airbus A330-300 landed back at Boston and all passengers and crew onboard were unharmed. The incident unfolded on the evening of August 4, 2024, as flight DL112 climbed out from Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS) on its way to Rome’s Fiumicino-Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO).

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Runway Airlines Airline 253

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an airworthiness directive (AD) after the company had reported to the FAA that certain inspections of the Boeing 787 main landing gear (MLG) were not performed during the production process.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Logistics and parcel delivery giant FedEx has started to roll out a new paint scheme on its entire aircraft fleet, as well as its other vehicles. This rebranding follows a change in strategy, announced by FedEx’s CEO in 2023, that will see the company’s different services such as FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services operating under a single brand.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

For a brief period, United Airlines operated the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. Let's examine how United Airlines acquired the Lockheed L-1011s, why they only had them for a short time, and what became of them later.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

US seaplane operator Tailwind Air is stopping all scheduled operations, sources close to the company confirmed to AeroTime. The main reason behind this decision is that traffic levels on its New York to Boston route have not made it possible for Tailwind Air to operate profitably. Tailwind Air made headlines in 2021, when it launched a direct seaplane service between Manhattan and Boston.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

The cyber-security firm CrowdStrike has raised the stakes in response to the threat of legal action by Delta Air Lines over the global systems outage that left swathes of businesses unable to function. Lawyer Michael Carlinsky, who represents CrowdStrike, wrote on August 4, 2024, that he was responding to Delta’s threats of legal action and hoped the airline would reconsider its approach moving forward.

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Approach Airlines Airline 224

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity solutions provider whose update had resulted in thousands of flights being canceled on a weekend in mid-July, has fired back at Delta Air Lines, with the companys counsel alleging that the carrier and its chief executive had ignored offers for help as the airline continued canceling flights for several days.

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Airlines Airline 119

Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Leading Chinese battery manufacturer CATL (as the firm Contemporary Amperex Technology is commonly known) has become an investor in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight, also from China. In addition to CATL investing hundreds of millions of US dollars in AutoFlight’s eVTOL development program (the exact amount has not been disclosed), the two companies will collaborate closely in expanding the performance and energy density of batteries for advanced air mob

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

While those of us in the passenger cabin of an aircraft might not think much about it, all kinds of stuff is being transported in the cargo hold of planes, like human remains, including coffins. Along those lines, did you know that Israel’s EL AL has coffin-free flights? And do you know why? Maybe you do, but it was news to me, and I find this to be quite interesting, so I imagine I’m not alone… EL AL expands coffin-free flights OMAAT reader Jeffrey forwarded me a communication for travel agents

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Cargo Airlines Airline 114

Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Cathay Pacific has announced that it will seek to boost its regional network by expanding relationships with its ASEAN neighbors (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in a move that will also see the carrier support the future economic development of Hong Kong. Joining a high-level delegation led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government John Lee Ka-chiu, Cathay Group’s Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam has recently concluded a six-day visit to three ASEAN countries (Laos, Cambodia,

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Cabin Crew Runway Airlines Airline 208

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

As everyone knows by now, Delta had a massive operational meltdown a couple of weeks ago, whereby over 7,000 flights were canceled, and even more flights were delayed. While the initial cause of the issues was a faulty CrowdStrike software update, the scale of Delta’s problems was in part due to the company’s lackluster crew scheduling software, which is why Delta recovered so much slower than competitors.

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Airlines Airline 106

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

As travel demand continues to rebound, the number of flights between the United States and India is experiencing significant growth. In August 2024, a total of 287 flights are scheduled to connect various cities between these two nations, marking a substantial increase in international air travel, according to Cirium , an aviation analytics company.

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Airlines Airline 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many people prefer to travel only with carry-on bags and not checked bags. Among those with carry-ons, one common fear is having to gate check your bag. In this post I wanted to talk a bit more about that, and also share some tips for avoiding having to gate check your bag. Why do some bags have to be gate checked? For those not familiar with the concept of gate checking a bag, the idea is that you may have gone through security with your carry-on bag, but are then forced to gate check it when y

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Jet Lift Airlines Airline 112

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Air traffic controllers (ATCs) play a fundamental role in guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of air travel. Their work involves coordinating aircraft movement to prevent collisions and minimize delays.

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Air Traffic Control 116

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

Is there a difference between a nonstop flight and a direct flight? If you ask the average person, they’d probably assume there isn’t. Meanwhile if you ask a frequent flyer, they probably do know the difference. I wanted to take a closer look at this topic — let’s first talk about nonstop flights, and then we’ll talk about direct flights. What is a nonstop flight?

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Airlines Airline 112

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

NASA has launched the 21st Northrop Grumman resupply mission (NG-21) to the International Space Station (ISS), transporting over 8,200 lbs of supplies and equipment into space en route to the space station. The mission was powered by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

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AV Web

AUGUST 5, 2024

There were no injuries but it will be awhile before the practise green at Haggins Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, California is back in play after a Piper Arrow made a forced landing on the course. The pilot reported an engine failure on takeoff from Sacramento McClellan Airport on Sunday at about 700 feet. He tried to get back to the runway but ended up on the golf course.

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Runway Pilot 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

The commonality between different aircraft types has been an area of concern for a long time. Aircraft manufacturers strive to have a commonality where various aircraft models (or various) share the same type rating. This is an added advantage for the manufacturer when it comes to obtaining certification for the new model, marketing it to the operators, and offering parts and maintenance.

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Jet 116

AV Web

AUGUST 5, 2024

Unionized workers in the FAA’s Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification organizations will be getting a $5,000 cash bonus and be allowed to continue spending only two days a week in the office. According to Federal News Network , negotiators for the 11,000 members of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists’ union said this week they’ve reached a tentative deal with the FAA after two years of negotiations.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Southeast Asia has taken longer than any other region to recover to pre-pandemic levels, hampered by the extended and strict travel restrictions in Northeast Asia that deprived it of the inbound leisure and business traffic it had relied on. That's all in the past, and now the airlines in the region have returned most of their aircraft capacity, it is once again close to pre-COVID levels.

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Airlines Airline 116

Jetwhine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Each time I stand near my office desk, my eyes naturally stop at a framed magazine cover that includes a column from the August 1983 edition of Flying magazine. That column was originally page 100 of that issue where my “I Learned About Flying from That” (ILAFFT) column first appeared.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Concorde was synonymous with luxury and a symbol of the jet age. It was one of the most iconic aircraft in the world and instantly recognizable. But for the cabin crew working onboard, was the Concorde a complete dream or more of a nightmare?

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Cabin Crew Jet 116

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s Air Facts Journal Now here’s something that’ll grab your attention, if not your imagination. The title of this piece is strictly indicative of my overly opinionated self so feel free to derive your own conclusions from it. The story is that it’s kinda sorta fiction, yet kinda sorta real. The names, prices and most places have all been omitted to protect the innocent (and myself).

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

US officals and airlines are warning of an increase in scams related to ongoing travel disruptions and delays. The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) have warned of a sharp rise in people impersonating airlines and travel companies to access personal information.

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Airlines Airline Weather 116

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following shaky second-quarter earnings and a dreary forecast, Intel is permanently grounding its fleet of four Embraer jets.

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Jet 120

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Shortly after the start of the pandemic lockdowns, airlines responded to record low demand by retiring many older and larger aircraft types. American Airlines , after merging with US Airways and acquiring subsidiaries like PSA Airlines, was among them. On March 13th, 2020, Governor Greg Abbot of Texas declared a state of disaster in Texas as a result of COVID-19, and on April 30th, Dallas-headquartered American Airlines announced the retirement of five aircraft types in its fleet.

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Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

AUGUST 5, 2024

Separatists in the West Papua Liberation Army shot and killed a pilot for Indonesian aviation company PT Intan Angkasa Air Service after he had dropped off four passengers at the remote village of Alama. The passengers were not harmed because they were indigenous people from the village. Glen Malcolm Conning, a New Zealander, has been identified as the dead pilot by Faizal Ramadhani, a national police member and head of the joint security peace force in Papua.

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Pilot 101

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

On Monday, August 5, Congressional Representative Nick Langworthy of New York's 23rd District announced the introduction of the Safer Skies Act , which was co-signed by the Congressional Representative of Texas's 33rd District, Marc Veasey. The bill aims to increase safety standards and "fix a loophole" that certain air operators allegedly exploit.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

Southwest Airlines has long been focused on direct bookings, and historically hasn’t partnered with online travel agencies or third parties when it comes to promoting its flights. That’s slowly starting to change. Recently, Southwest started displaying flights on Google Flights , and you’ll now also find the flights on KAYAK. Southwest & KAYAK launch partnership Effective immediately, Southwest flights have been integrated into travel metasearch engine KAYAK.

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Airlines Airline 82

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

South Africa has historically had one of the most robust domestic aviation sectors in Africa, with a reputable national carrier and fast-growing private airlines. While the status of the national carrier has declined over the last few years, the private sector remains strong, increasing competition and connectivity in the country.

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Airlines Airline 111

Aviation News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Australia’s Triton program remains on track with three additional aircraft currently in production Northrop Grumman Corporation joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to welcome.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Late last month, Bombardier posted its quarterly financial results for the second-quarter of this year. The company posted strong revenue, which indicated double-digit growth year-over-year. These results also look like Bombardier is looking to meet its projected numbers for the entirety of 2024.

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Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which is the first time we’ve seen such an offer for this hotel brand. Spend $500+ with Peninsula, save $100 There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal that can save you $100 when you spend $500+ at select Peninsula properties.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

IndiGo, which celebrated the 18th anniversary of its very first flight on August 4, will soon open bookings for its new business class product, with flights with the new cabins beginning in November.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 5, 2024

– New helicopters support U.S. Air Force fleet modernization, critical to future national security – Grey Wolf increases capability while reducing sustainment costs Boeing has.

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